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Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro Basketball Shoes

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About This Item

Kobe’s comeback from a torn Achilles inspired generations of past, present and future hoopers to keep fighting. This Kobe IX brings back the shoe that supported the Black Mamba during his triumphant return to the floor and gives it an upgrade. An engineered mesh upper complements a springy responsive React foam in Kobe's updated low-top masterpiece.


Design:

  • The engineered mesh provides breathability
  • Cables at the laces provide a secure fit at the midfoot when you lace up

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • A Nike React foam removable sockliner offers responsive cushioning that helps your foot feel connected to the court

Durability & Traction:

  • The pressure mapping-designed, minimal-rubber outsole delivers durable traction and mimics the natural contours of the foot

Additional Details:

  • Product shown in Men's and Women's sizes
  • Example: M7.5/W9.0 = Men's size 7.5, Women's size 9.0
  • Brand : Nike
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 25NIKABASKKBXLTLWRCBC

REVIEWS

4.3

24 Reviews

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Unglued - Poor Quality

My son received these shoes for the holidays and played less than 3 weeks in them. The right shoe has come unglued and we tried gluing it together ourselves but it lasted less than 1 practice before falling apart again. This is the second pair of Nike basketball shoes where the sole has become un-glued in the past 18 months. Guess my son won't be wearing Nike's anymore.

Terrible Quality

SUPER FLIMSY, poorly made. Did not even last 2 months into my high school senior son's season when the sole separated from the top of the shoe. Do not waste your money on this piece of junk.

Beautiful Disgrace

These get 1 star for looks alone. The tech in these shoes is nonexistent for the price tag. I thought Protro meant an upgrade in the tech. The React foam is not springy at all. And who in the world has a foot the shape of this shoe and all the recent Kobe Protros for that matter? These are so narrow nobody under any circumstance should ever order true to size. It’s like the designer is missing 2 toes and decided everyone should wear a shoe designed for them. Unfortunately, this shoe is a disgrace to the legacy of one of the greatest.

Perfect Dodgeball Shoes

I recently got these for competitive dodgeball and had one of my best seasons. Lightweight for easy jumping and an excellent grip. Thankfully have a pair that's half a size up than I usually get. Slightly hard to put on with the grip and my big feet but worth it.

saraht5162926

Horrible shoe. After three weeks of wear, the sole of the shoe came apart. Very disappointed in the quality. For this price point, expect much more from Nike.

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